Key Responsibilities
- Review grading plans, civil drawings, and specifications to determine earthwork scope.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for bulk excavation, detailed excavation, grading, and site preparation.
- Calculate cut and fill volumes and earthmoving requirements.
- Estimate hauling, disposal, and soil management costs including contaminated soil handling.
- Prepare estimates for clearing, grubbing, compaction, and site leveling operations.
- Solicit pricing from trucking companies, disposal facilities, and subcontractors.
- Identify risks related to soil conditions, groundwater management, and environmental requirements.
- Participate in constructability reviews and value engineering discussions.
- Prepare bid summaries and assist with tender submissions.
- Support project handoff to operations teams following successful bids.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years estimating experience in excavation or earthworks.
- Strong knowledge of earthmoving equipment and construction operations.
- Ability to interpret grading plans and calculate cut and fill volumes.
- Experience with contaminated soil handling and environmental regulations preferred.
- Proficiency with estimating software such as HeavyBid, Bluebeam, or PlanSwift.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids in a deadline-driven environment.
Disclaimers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.
Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Have you worked on Estimating Excavation projects ?
- How many years of Estimating experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
